Alleged Hewlett 7-Eleven thief who dragged store employee sought by Nassau police

Woman drove off in a Jeep Compass with Maryland plates

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Diagonally across from the 4th police precinct on Broadway is one of the two 7-Eleven convenience stores in Hewlett.

In March of last year, a unidentified woman allegedly stole assorted items from the one at 1700 Broadway, according to police.

Nassau County police said she did not pay for the merchandise and left the store. An employee followed her out and saw her throw something out the vehicle window.

In the video released by the police, she can be seen driving a newer model and dark colored Jeep Compass with Maryland license plates and dragging an employee who grabbed on to the vehicle door. The employee suffered minor injuries.

The woman is described as white, 19 to 30 years old, 5 feet  tall and weighing 110 pounds. 

Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 244-8477, the 4th Squad at (516) 573-6400 or contact the police direct through the social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. All calls and messages are confidential.